Srinagar, March 25 -- Jammu and Kashmir government said on Monday that it is rejuvenating and enhancing saffron production through the implementation of the National Saffron Mission.

Responding to a query from MLA Justice Hasnain Masoodi, the Agriculture Production Minister, said the government is focused on rejuvenating and improving the productivity of saffron cultivation through the National Mission on Saffron, emphasizing value addition, geographical indication (G.I.) certification and boosting exports.

"The saffron industry has stabilized since the launch of the National Mission on Saffron. The area under cultivation has remained at 3,715 hectares since 2010-11, and while productivity faced declines due to natural weather-related v...